What paper a person should make in order to leave some gift after he dies?

Only a valid will or revocable trust can direct the disposition of a person's solely owned property, such as a painting, after their death....

I have general questions about Wills and the Probate process...

In the simplest scenario, your attorney would prepare a probate petition to be signed by the nominated executor and then file the petition,...

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The co-op approved to put our apartment in living trust. We named our daughter who lives with us as beneficiary, should there

You should review the terms of your proprietary lease. Many co-ops allow transfer to family members without board approval. If that is the case,...

How difficult is it to challenge a copy of a will that is five years old?

It is a difficult task to challenge a will assuming the proponent can prove that the original will was not revoked by physical destruction. If it's...

If there is no will written by deceased, how his insurance and IRA is distributed among surviving siblings under NY State laws.

If your brother had no one designated a a beneficiary of his lRA or insurance policy, both will be payable to his estate. Since he died intestate...

Is there a legal way to have myself removed as a beneficiary to a Will?

Even if you were not mentioned in your mother's will, you would still be a necessary party to the probate proceeding since you are an heir of your...

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Contesting a will?

In order for your father's will to be admitted to probate, you must be served with a citation advising you of the date and time the matter will be...

Real estate taxes and closing

If the property is in New York City, the seller pays a New York City transfer tax of 1.425% of the sales price (1% if the sales price is below...

Real estate question; selling a home when there are more than 1 owner? one owner has the majority share

All parties with ownership interests in the home are necessary parties to any sale. If any party doesn't agree to a sale, any owner may commence a...

TESTAMENTARY DUTIES. 1) Do I have to list all assets own as joint tenancy ? 2) Do I have to pay a filing fee on them ?

An Inventory of Assets must be filed with the Surrogate's Court within 6 months after your appointment. While you are required to list jointly...